With New York Rangers prospect Pavel Buchnevich expected to soon sign an entry level contract, Vadim Shipachyov is expected to sign with an NHL team as well.
Vadim Shipachyov played with Pavel Buchnevich for a small period of time in the KHL with Severstal, and a half season, that included an extended playoff run with SKA.
Who are these guys?
Vadim Shipachyov is more of a noted play-making center who is well rounded, from shooting, skating, defensive play and winning face-offs. He can play on both the power play and the penalty kill, and can be a useful player in the NHL if used in a top 9 role, assuming he signs in the NHL.